Aimed at junior school level – however are not limited to – in essence Minis spark conversation and inquiry. This collection of Minis use the skill of observation to guide teachers and students through meaningful questioning and discussions. These can be used a variety of ways – a quick science kōrero, the start to a topic or a key piece of learning.
Lessons include: Bees at Work, Breaking the Ice, In Bloom, Wonders in the Sky, Coral in Crisis, Rumble Reveal, Ocean Giants, The Beak Files
Each Mini has a link to the content to observe, a science knowledge section for Kaiako, common misconceptions, question prompts and activities to bridge other areas of the curriculum. Teachers can also find the digital versions of these lessons on the free Science Alive Education Portal.